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Eastpointe Police Arrest 2 Suspects After Carjacking, Pursuit

DETROIT, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Eastpointe Police arrested two suspected after a carjacking and pursuit.

The carjacking happened April 1 at the Dollar General located at 20900 Gratiot Ave.

Police say 22-year-old Detroit resident Adam Cartwright was charged with carjacking, armed robbery, felony firearm, fleeing and eluding in the 3rd degree, and receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle.

Cartwright was released from the hospital and is lodged at the Macomb County jail on a $175,000 bond.

Robert Hicks, a 56-year-old Detroit resident, was charged with carjacking, armed robbery, and receiving and concealing stolen motor vehicle. He was released from the hospital and is also at Macomb County Jail on a $175,000 bond.

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Adam Cartwright (left) and Robert Hicks (Credit: Eastpointe Police)

Eastpointe police say two other people were arrested in relation to this crime. The investigation revealed that one subject was not involved, but had a parole absconder warrant. He was turned over to the Department of Corrections. The investigation continues into the involvement of the fourth person.

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